newbie lurker taking the plunge

[Sheepshank]

Not yet confident enough to post overtly. Missed the last theme of up...but I'm feeling like you guys will offer some good feedback :)

From the outside, this sculpture looks like a conglomeration of poles, post and cable wires. I wish I had take a pic of the outside for comparison. From the inside of the sculpture looking up, something else emerges. Urban legend is that during WWII, the Germans commissioned an artist to make a sculpture. They did not know the artist was a Jew.

[Richard D]

1. Beautiful shot

Welcome and don't be shy!

[Mira]

2. Well, my new friend, this is one of the most take my breath away photos

I've seen in these parts, and I'm so glad you surfaced. We all learn from each other and I welcome new blood like yourself.
Don't you disappear. I need to see more of your stuff.
Welcome!

[tekisui]

3. Great shot!

Really great.

[HappyCynic]

4. Fantastic shot!

This is fantastic shot.
As a former long-time lurker myself, I definitely agree with Mira that we need to see more of your stuff. As for the content, you have two weeks to submissions for the next one. I'm hoping to see an entry from you when the submission thread goes up. I think that one of the best things about the contests is that it gives me incentive to go out and take photos - even if not all of them are related to the theme. Also, since you have now have at least one photo posted, you shouldn't be hesitant to post more.

[WannaJumpMyScooter]

5. that is cool

where is that?

[Callalily]

6. Wow! Great perspective! n/t

[Celebration]

7. the HEXAGRAM

This is a great pic, by the way. I'd love to see the regular (not up) version.

The hexagram has a lot of power as a symbol. It is the basis of the Pennsylvania Dutch symbols on barns to keep negative energy away, for instance. Also keep in mind that it is also an important symbol in eastern Europe. Edward Leedskalnin even carved it into Coral Castle in Homestead, Florida

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Leedskalnin

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coral_Castle

[Sheepshank]

8. Washington DC

A friend took me to the Hirschhorn Museum on the Smithsonian campus. She is the one that told me about the urban legend...and about the view from inside. On further research, and thanks to questions that pushed me to check things out a little further, I find that it is indeed an urban legend. Thank you so much for the kind and encouraging words.

I was able to find links to the pics of the needle tower from the outside, however I cannot currently access my photobucket account right now. But here is the link
http://www.bluffton.edu/~sullivanm/hirshhorn/hirshhorn7.html

Just scroll down to the needle tower.

[Celebration]

11. Thanks!

It might be pretty interesting meditating under that thing!

[Mz Pip]

9. If that legend is true

the sculptor really pulled a fast one on the Germans. I love how all the seemingly random angles culminate in a Star of David at the top.

You shot captures that perfectly. :thumbsup:

Mz Pip

[Sheepshank]

10. I was updating my post

while you were posting...and it indeed was a legend. But it make for a good story for a little while :)

[CurtEastPoint]

12. Great shot! Thanks for sharing! n/t

[Dyedinthewoolliberal]

13. It's a great shot!

Just jump in here, it's safe. :) I like pictures with a geometric feel.
Here's one of my own:

[Sheepshank]

16. me likey n/t

[Blue_In_AK]

14. That's a very cool shot.

Your perspective is right on target.

[mth44sc]

15. Goodness me

I'm looking forward to more!

[Sheepshank]

17. in the spirit of geometric patterns

and because I've been emboldened:

another from DC


and San Franciso

[Dyedinthewoolliberal]

18. Seems as though you have an 'eye' to me!

:)

[Sheepshank]

19. thank you

you have been very kind and generous with your compliments. I truly am just starting out and have taken a long time to observe the posts here. You are all great teachers.

[JeffR]

20. Excellent shot!

And now that you've taken the plunge, enjoy the water. The swimming's always good here in the Photo Group.

[truedelphi]

21. One word - WOW!

Interesting anecdote about the artist and the Nazis.